PatchTheCVECVE-2022-43616: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelD
CVE-2022-43616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting coreldraw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of EMF images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2023-03-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-43616?
coreldraw: upgrade to 24.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-43616 being exploited?
CVE-2022-43616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-43616 affect?
CVE-2022-43616 affects coreldraw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a maliciou
How urgent is CVE-2022-43616?
Priority 42/100. High severity
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